Udall Unified School District 463 - #EagleStrong

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Board Of Education Unified School District No. 463 Udall, Cowley County, Kansas Pursuant to the requirement of K.S.A. 72-8205, a special meeting is called by the President of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 463, Udall, Cowley County, State of Kansas. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office at 303 S. Seymour, Udall, Kansas 67146.

Day 4 at FCCLA- National Leadership Conference: Rachel Jirak, UHS National Qualifier, started the day with a princess sing-along breakfast and then headed to the convention center for a couple more workshops and enjoyed some games at the expo. She then attended General Session that held the knowledge bowl finals and a fashion show (showcasing students fashion construction projects). The evening was FCCLA fun night at Universal Studios. #EagleStrong!

Day three FCCLA National Leadership Conference: Competition day! After competing in the morning, Rachel Jirak, FCCLA National Qualifier, went to Disney World: Magic Kingdom and met some famous characters. She enjoyed some fun, awesome rides and grand fireworks at the castle. #EagleStrong!

Day 2 FCCLA National Leadership Conference: Rachel Jirak, UHS National FCCLA Qualifier, attended the Expo Fair, student workshops, and spent some time practicing for the competition. Kansas state event on Sunday night was Sea World....cirque show, shark aquarium, sea otter show, orca show, and numerous aquatic exhibits. Ended the evening with a drone and fireworks show. (The final picture in this post is the Kansas FCCLA delegation including all student participants and their sponsors.) Monday is competition day. #EagleStrong!

First Day of FCCLA National Leadership Convention in Orlando, Florida, for Rachel Jirak, our UHS National FCCLA qualifier (along with Sandy Jirak, trip sponsor). She attended the Kansas State Meeting and participated in pin trading with other states. The Opening Session began with Optimus Prime introducing the National FCCLA officers. The Keynote Speaker was Alton Fitzgerald White who has been in numerous Broadway and some TV shows (most notable role was Mufasa in the Lion King on Broadway). Rachel is having an awesome time. #EagleStrong!

This is what two days of travel delays and cancellations look like! Our trip to FBLA Nationals in Anaheim didn't end as planned. Flights were cancelled and delayed and we had to stay an additional night, returning at midnight the following day. A huge thank you to Mrs. Perkins and Kimberly Miller for working hard to find us available hotel rooms during 4th of July week in the very busy Disneyland area! Thank you to the Board of Education for approving funds so the kids had everything they needed for two additional, unplanned days of travel! After hours of phone calls, rebooking, and three airports later, we finally made it home. Thank you to the parents of these students for being so supportive during the last two days. Your students were amazing through all of the chaos! They patiently waited through over seven hours of delays on the second day. Isaac, Ben, Emily, Ava, Andrew, Kayl, Gabe, Brittany, Canyon, Daniel and Phillip, you all made my job much easier in a tough situation! - Mrs. Leiblie #EagleStrong

FBLA at Disney - lighted parade and fireworks show (3 of 3)

FBLA at Disneyland (2 of 3)

FBLA Nationals day 3 - Disneyland! After all the hard work at nationals, FBLA students spent a day having fun at Disney. It was twelve hours of riding rides that ended with the Disney Main Street lighted parade and fireworks show! (1 of 3)

Day 2 of FBLA Nationals was full of competitions! Students competed in Computer Game Design, Digital Animation, Spreadsheet Applications, and Visual Design. Lunch was at the food trucks brought in for the conference. Then they had some fun at Huntington Beach! It was a little cold and windy, but they still enjoyed a swim. Dinner was at Duke's on the beach.

The USD 463 District Office is closed June 30, 2025. We will be back in the office July1, 2025. Thank you for understanding.

The FBLA National qualifiers spent the afternoon of day 1 enjoying the California sun! The day ended at the opening ceremony.

Day 1 of the National FBLA conference in Anaheim started early with competition followed by lunch at Bubba Gump's!

Off to Anaheim for FBLA Nationals!

URC and Belle Plaine swimming pool is offering swim lessons the week of July 7th and July 14th. Forms are located at Wheat State Technologies and are due no later than July 1, 2025. Time is running out; sign up today! For more information, contact Gina Hoffman at 620-262-5317.

Last Friday, June 20, 2025, the Udall Eagles traveled to Central Burden to participate in a Southwestern College football camp. #EagleStrong

FFA Officer Retreat at Remington Ranch: This past week our FFA officer team gathered at Remington Ranch in Independence, Kansas, for an exciting and productive retreat. This quiet and beautiful getaway gave members a chance to bond, plan, and prepare for the year ahead. During the retreat, officers focused on setting goals and mapping out 15 impactful activities aligned with the three pillars of FFA: Growing Leaders, Strengthening Agriculture, and Building Communities. With fresh ideas and strong teamwork, the group laid the groundwork for a successful year of service and leadership. But it wasn’t all work! The retreat also featured plenty of fun. Officers competed in “Minute to Win It”, caught fish, played intense cornhole and learned pool isn't as easy as it looks. Adding to the weekend's highlights, members showcased their culinary skills by preparing their own meals. From homemade pizzas, tacos, and chicken wraps to delicious breakfasts of bacon, eggs, and cinnamon rolls, the team cooked up both great food and lasting memories. This retreat not only helped our officers plan meaningful events—it brought them closer together as a team. We can’t wait to see their leadership in action this year! #EagleStrong!

More pictures from this week's summer volleyball camp. These Eagles are making great progress! #EagleStrong

There will be a Board of Education meeting Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:00 AM in the USD 463 District Office (303 S. Seymour, Udall).

**Important announcement regarding Volleyball Camp** Tonight's volleyball camp (6/17/25) at the Udall High School gymnasium has been cancelled. Stay safe and weather aware!